i don't know if its true that the conrod bearing is causing the sound or not.
but i dont think conrod bearing will have anything to do with ur driveshaft.
conrod bearing is connected to conrod. driveshaft is a long way from a conrod. no direct connection...



the numbers 9,10,11,12 is conrod bearing.
and the whole thing is a conrod.

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Added on June 16, 2010, 11:07 pmwhy people saying perdana is a fuel guzzler?
bcoz ppl always compare perdana fuel consumption with myvi, wira, waja consumption.
if any other 2.0 car copare with perdana, its about the same.
perdana full tank 64L can go about 720km on hiway, 500km in town.
its bloody good enough for me.
and u get a big, comfortable car.

This post has been edited by NeuroOne: Jun 16 2010, 11:07 PM

for that budget, u can get up to year 2002 perdana.
maintenance cost is normal just like any other car.
but to do major servicing will cost a bit more (bcoz more pistons and v configuration).
spare part are plenty. new, ori, taiwan, 2nd hand, kedai potong.. all got.
prices are reasonable. even cheaper than daihatsu, toyota, honda spares..

roadtax is around rm390 for 2.0 car (cant remember exact figure).
insurance is up to u la. how much u value the car and how many extra insurance item u add.

no matter a standard perdana, or modded (v6twinturbo or evo or rvr)
the prices will hover aorund the same figure (car price is based on manufacturing year right?..)

standard v6 can climb cameron no problem. genting will be just enough power. (for me la..)
for ease of mind, get a manual v6. or even better, get a manual turbo... hehe...

This post has been edited by NeuroOne: Jun 16 2010, 11:26 PM

for me, the answer is perdana.
i dont own a waja, but have driven waja (and being driven in it) many times before.
long distance woud be perdana hands down with the comfort and spaciousness.
fyi, mitsubishi created the v6 galant/eterna/emeraude for long distance cruising..

but for the perdana seats, i think the first model v6 (before enhanced version) has the best seat.
i feel that the v6 enhanced seats are a bit keras than the first model v6.

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Added on June 17, 2010, 1:25 pmu can try EON appointed service centre (company name Trisilco) in puchong. near the indian temple.
or in pandan indah, normal workshop not Proton or EON, a fren's workshop actually (well, i repaired my car there and became frens with the owner).
i'll PM u the phone no..

This post has been edited by NeuroOne: Jun 17 2010, 01:27 PM

that's my opinion la. how my butt feels.. hehe..

yes. better change to manual, if u dont mind changing gears. hehe..
and u can feel the true power of the egine with manual gb.
parts can be found in kedai potong.
its not hard to find manual box for perdana v6, but the other parts that's rare(pedal, cable, lever, clutch pump, mounting, etc)
but if u contact the no (pandan indah workshop) they should be able to find those stuff...

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Added on June 17, 2010, 11:07 pmnow u cannot compare the fuel consumption of perdana and waja.
they are different class.
like u compare altis with camry.
and perdana is not a fuel guzzler la.
compare with other 2.0 car, about the same consumption.

my auto v6 with full tank (64L) can get around 700km hiway or 480km town drive.
get a manual and u can get more...
top speed i can go 220kmh. manual at least the same speed and gets it faster..
top speed stability is surely perdana win la.
cornering is also good, with the multilink suspension front and rear.
for me, hi speed cornering is very good, only slow and sharp cornering a little slow as perdana heavier than waja.
but still, if ur car is standard (standard suspension, tall thin tyres) sure goyang la..

ps: u will regret getting a waja compare to perdana...

This post has been edited by NeuroOne: Jun 17 2010, 11:07 PM

what digital meter u got?

as i know, there are no digital meter for perdana/eterna/emeraude/galant.
but u can get digital meter for racing cars (universal one that can be programmed).
but that is super expensive...

ohh..

if u want, u can add another after-market meter.
search for Apexi RSM.

my car has recently given me this makan-minyak-hitam problem.
the cause: head bengkok..
now i have repaired it, it looks like the problem solved.

ABS is important for me, coz in an emergency u never know what will happen and u need all the help (technology) u can get.
but if u always drive without ABS, practice emergency braking without it. u may do without it..
even evo or v6 twinturbo have ABS..

u want less FC: manual v6 NA, then manual v6 twinturbo or manual evo.
easier maintenance: get evo. 4 pistons and many spareparts. then, manual v6, then manual v6 twinturbo.
all engines models are mostly reliable..
but if it has problems, i think evo will cost less coz of lesser piston, less parts, easier to dismantle and easier put back together..

manual gb will generally last u forever, auto sadly will at least cause problem sometime..

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Added on June 25, 2010, 10:10 amya la..
i have never seen or heard any digital odometer for v6.
unless u do custom it la..

This post has been edited by NeuroOne: Jun 25 2010, 10:10 AM

RVR turbo auto?
piping diameter should be 2.5"
muffler inlet also should be 2.5" la.
muffler better get s-flow for auto.

good good..
better get manual than auto.. hehe..
even i use auto.. hehe..

mine stock only.
like masterpump commented, it's worth it.
but nego kaw kaw la first.
try to get below 30K if u can la coz 1996 price is below 20K already.

ok, if stock Perdana Sei RM20K
Evo3 halfcut RM8K
pasang RM1.8K
FMIC, IC piping, exhaust piping, muffler RM1.7K
wear n tear parts RM500

how much already?
but then, if u do the above, u will get satisfaction and u wil know how ur car will behave.
or find a really nice converted car, and u are ready to go......

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Added on July 5, 2010, 1:21 amhaha. nyesal ke bro?

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Added on July 5, 2010, 1:24 ama comon prblem on perdana is the stock auto gearbox.
but since mid-205, all proton has installed external ATF cooler for the gb.
so it is considered lasting la...

other than that, i dont think got any problems la.
engine, good. body, good. interior, good.

This post has been edited by NeuroOne: Jul 5 2010, 01:25 AM

leaking is normal problem.
just change the gasket, filter.

btw, whats GB convertor?

i think koh meant his atf oil sump leaking from the sides.
of not, he will say got hole or puncture..
i think its just the gasket or the sealant not bonding well or maybe slipped like u said.
and if around the torque converter got leaking, try check the oil seal on the inside of the gb behind the torque converter.

performance wise, same if the parts inside the evo3 engine is stock.
if got modifications, then not same la.
handling wise, depends on the suspension and other mods that has been done such as adding strut bars, anti-roll bars, etc..

reliability is mostly depends on the engine and gb.
the body structure still kuat. maybe got to change the bushes only.
but beware also of rust on body or undercarriage.

can overhaul at proton service centres or any workshop for that matter.
but why do u want to overhaul?
u might just need to do major service, if the car already hit 100K km mileage.

i dont know any reputable seller but i do know a reputable workshop. (its where i send my car to be maintained or repaired)

ps: i got a fren who wants to sell his white perdana 1999 v6 twin turbo manual...

This post has been edited by NeuroOne: Aug 4 2010, 07:41 AM

u want original or cap ayam?
got ori koito, bosch or plain cap ayam...

no, i dont have rite now but i search for u.
but omnipotent has offered his headlights, go nego la..

try a higher wattage bulbs or booster relay..

perdana with stock evo manual fuel consumption is a little better compared to stock auto perdana v6 or auto sei.
if u are always racing here there, then sure la kuat minum petrol....

u can retrofit the projectors.
a forumer here done it.
a fren of mine made several angel eye + projector headlights for sale (using r32 projector if im not mistaken la..)

retrofitted projector + angel eye is fine, but HID is not.
so i dono if JPJ will saman u or not...

but if i got the money, i'd do the demon eyes headlights.
awesome look bro.........

lewatmalam:
get adjustables la.
look for springrate 8kg front, 4kg rear.

koh:
ur brakes tak makan?
what brake pads r u using?

This post has been edited by NeuroOne: Aug 6 2010, 02:39 PM

many brands available: hotbis, hwl, gab malaysia, HIT, improve.
price, i dono, look in mudah got hotbits old model rm1350, new model rm1680.

about rm75-80
btw, penzzoil is doing a sale 23-26 august @umw penzzoil shah alam.
can get cheaper price than that..

terbalik from me, i see more and more modded perdanas..

have u tuned your ECU back?
can u describe what u have done for the overhaul?

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Added on August 18, 2010, 12:31 pmalaa vernoz. we know each other.
knowledge so and so only...
u also pro..

FYI, vernoz had one of the fastest NA V6 that i have ever known.
but sold his car oredi..

lowered spring can, adjustable recommended..


This post has been edited by NeuroOne: Aug 18 2010, 12:31 PM